CHARLOTTE — Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte’s Respect Life Program and the Respect Life Committee at St. Gabriel Parish in Charlotte hosted an educational forum Nov. 17 on human trafficking and luring in social media.
A panel of experts explained the breadth of the problem in the Charlotte region and answered questions from the audience. Pictured are panelists Joy Anderson, a rescued trafficking victim; Dr. Matt Phillips, a professor at UNC-Charlotte; and Maria Kuylen of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security fielding questions.
— Photo provided by Jessica Grabowski